Plastic Overshoot Day marks the point when the amount of plastic waste generated exceeds the world’s capacity to manage it, resulting in environmental pollution. In 2024, the global Plastic Overshoot Day is projected to occur on September 5th. Each country has its own Plastic Overshoot Day, which is determined by …
Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir): Amid the wild fire raging in the forests area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district for the past three days, Locals in are complaining of being exposed to a number of health diseases. The students are finding it difficult to continue their schools as the air …
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed his happiness over India officially hosting this year's World Environment Day. Addressing the nation on the 44th edition of 'Mann Ki Baat', the Prime Minister said, "On the 5th of June, our nation will officially host the World Environment Day Celebrations. …
LONDON (Reuters) - A British judge ruled on Thursday that Nigeria’s Bodo community, which has been involved in a protracted legal battle with Shell over the clean-up of two 2008 oil spills, should retain the option of litigation for another year. A Shell logo is seen at a gas station …
In a city that sees rising pollution levels every year, officials estimate that CNG cremations cause significantly less pollution and are cheaper. Six years after it was constructed by the civic body at a cost of Rs 86 lakh, Gurgaon’s only CNG crematorium lies unused with not a single body …
Kavumbi Munga takes an oath ready to testify at the Mombasa High Court on Thursday 17th May 2018, in a case where Owino Uhuru residents want compensation over the chemical from Lead Company which they say has affected their health. [Photo/Kelvin Karani] Residents of Owino Uhuru slums have sued a …
Bhayandar: Environmental concerns of the twin-city does not seem to be a priority on the agenda of the Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC). The mandated compilation of the Environmental Status Report (ESR) continues to be an annual ritual for the health department that remains only on paper. Regarded as a …
A dead dolphin found on the shores of Gambia’s Gungur beach has reignited talk of deadly pollution blamed on a Chinese fish processing company. Residents and activists have linked the incident to the operations of the Golden Lead company activities. The company has severally been blamed for polluting Gambian waters. …
NEW DELHI: Being the global host of this year's World Environment Day (June 5) with 'Beat Plastic Pollution' as its theme, the Centre has written to all states and Union Territories (UTs) to undertake a massive campaign against use of single-use plastics and enforce rules to ensure elimination of plastic …
How many times have you doubted the quality of the ice used in food and juices or say ice golas being sold in the open market? From June 1, however, you will be able to distinguish edible ice from non-edible ice as the latter will have a blue tinge. Taking …
Activists hailed a Kenyan court for ordering that almost 5,000 fishermen at a 14th century World Heritage Site receive millions in compensation for the loss of traditional fishing rights due to the construction of a major port. The fishermen in Lamu, the oldest Swahili settlement in East Africa, won 1.76 …
Mpigi — Residents of Mpigi Town Council are up in arms over a recycling plant in their residential area, claiming it emits dangerous smoke. The residents claim the black smoke emanating from the factory chimney pauses a health hazard to them. Although the matter has been brought to the attention …
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday expressed concern over the change of colour of the iconic Taj Mahal at Agra and said the monument had become yellowish earlier and was now turning brownish and greenish. The apex court suggested that the Centre take the assistance of experts from India …
The Earth Day is observed on April 22 with the objective of keeping the mother Earth healthy and habitable not only for man but also for all living beings. In the manner and spirit developmental works are going on throughout the globe these days, land, water, air and the entire …
Nagpur: The Parliamentary standing committee on environment, forests, science and technology is likely to submit a report on the environmental issues related to Vidarbha in Parliament. The committee has also assured to take up complaints received from activists relating to pollution cases in and around the city. The committee, headed …
Justice Jawad Rahim, acting chairperson of the National Green Tribunal (NGT), raised the issue of the pollution due to electromagnetic radiations emanating from mobile towers. He was speaking at the Regional Conference on Environment at Panjab University (PU) on Sunday, where he described electromagnetic fields as a form of new …
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday appealed to everyone to work together to mitigate the menace of climate change as a way to pay tribute to the environment on Earth Day. Earth Day, a global event, is observed on April 22 every year. "On Earth Day, let us …
Kenya's young environmental campaigners on Wednesday urged big corporations to support a total ban on plastics in order to reduce pollution of vital ecosystems like water sources. The young campaigners said in a statement issued ahead of World Earth Day to be observed on Sunday noted that big business has …
Assembly panel visits Erumely, Nilackal, Pampa The Travancore Devaswom Board and various other stakeholders at Sabarimala should explore every possibility to reduce the environment pollution, air pollution, water pollution, and noise pollution at Sabarimala situated in the Periyar Tiger Reserve, Mullakkara Ratnakaran, MLA, has said. The MLA was chairing a …
Known for causing pollution hazards, the multi-layered plastics (MLP), the shiny cover in which many ready-to-eat food, chips and biscuits as well as tobacco products are being sold, will be phased out soon. The Union Environment Ministry, on Monday, notified an amendment to the Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules 2018, …
Along with ensuring the convenience and safety of pilgrims undertaking the Char Dham Yatra, the authorities this time will also be focusing on prohibition on polythene and ensuring proper solid waste management to prevent environmental damage. The portals of Gangotri and Yamunotri shrines are slated to be reopened for devotees …
